Donna's Butternut Squash and Apple Bake

This is so good you could almost serve it for dessert. There is a splendid apple pie flavor with sweet mashed squash on top. My guests raved about it.

1 medium (1 1/2 pounds) butternut squash

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 large apple, peeled and cored

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoon sugar

Topping

1 cup corn flakes, slightly crushed

1/4 cup chopped pecans

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1 tablespoon brown sugar

Microwave squash for 5 – 8 minutes or until soft enough to handle safely. Peel squash and cut in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and cut in large pieces. Place in a large pan with 3 inches of water. Cover and steam for 20 - 30 minutes or until squash is very tender. Drain well. Add 1 tablespoon butter, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Mash with electric mixer. Set aside.